Combining drowsiness and driving can create an extremely dangerous situation for everyone on the road. Sleepiness is like alcohol in that it can impair judgment, decrease awareness, increase the risk of accident and slow a driver’s reaction time. Drowsy drivers are often those…
Construction zones are synonymous with frustration and traffic jams. While tensions are high and drivers are irritated on their commute to or from work, the probability of accidents gets higher. Accidents in construction zones are particularly dangerous because there is…
When Denver residents go to work each day, they expect to come home at the end of the day to their family and friends. Usually, Denver area workplaces are safe with adequate safety precautions. But, occasionally, a workplace accident occurs that severely…
Many Colorado workers have been injured in a workplace accident. These accidents can be serious and cause a worker’s life to be changed forever. Workers’ compensation is available for these workers to help them recover from their injuries and get back…
Colorado ranks number 14 in bicycle deaths per capita, reports GOVERNING Magazine. On average, there are about 10 deaths of cyclists in the state each year, but these figures are increasing, not declining. There are even more non-fatal accidents involving bicycles…
Colorado has many residents who work for the oil and gas industry. Unfortunately, many of these workers are exposed to serious workplace hazards. Workers’ compensation can help injured employees with the many expenses they can face after being injured on the job.…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that slips, trips and falls in the hospital setting are the second most common cause of lost-workday injuries, and the rate for slips, trips and falls in hospitals is 90 percent higher…
Thousands of Denver parents send their children on a school bus every morning trusting that they will arrive at school safely. Most of the time this is the case, but occasionally a motor vehicle accident occurs that involves a bus. These situations…
Most Denver area residents will be in an at least one car accident during their driving career. Most of the time, these accidents don’t cause serious injuries or damage, but sometimes these accidents can be serious. If the other driver has no insurance…
Whatever type of job you have, it is possible you could get injured and qualify for workers’ compensation. For instance, a student could hit his or her teacher, leading to years of physical therapy for the teacher. If you are a…